The CDC estimates nearly 1 in 5 children and adolescents is obese. This excess weight can cause strain on their cardiovascular systems. Just as adults set out each year with resolutions to eat healthy and move more, we should think as well of the youngest among us, about what they eat, how much they move, what forces […]
Exercise is one of the very best things you can do to keep your heart healthy and functioning. But, as you develop an exercise regime with your heart health in mind, you may be curious: Is it better to jump on the treadmill for a cardio workout or pick up some weights for a strength […]
Many of my patients are women with heart disease. They report that healthcare workers have made them feel guilty when they called 911, since their chest pain was most likely not due to a heart attack. While COVID-19 heightens the need for emergency response, the reticence for some to call for help is heightened by […]
You know squats tone your legs and crunches target your core. But what workouts are best for your heart? The short answer: aerobic exercises, aka cardio. That’s because aerobic exercise can decrease inflammation, which lowers the risk of atherosclerosis, or fatty buildups in the arteries that can eventually lead to heart disease, according to researchers. […]
When you think of hearts this month, don’t just think of the Valentines. Take a few minutes to think about the amazing beating muscle that keeps you alive. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reminds us that heart disease is the number one killer of men and women in the US. Since February is American […]
February is American Heart Month. Time to take stock of your diet and fit in some new, lighter entrees. In the past, I have developed healthy recipes for several cookbooks for the American Heart Association. The following are their basic guidelines. As you make daily food choices, base your eating pattern on these 10 recommendations: 1. Choose […]
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. February, host to both Valentine’s Day and American Heart Month, is a great time to learn heart-healthy habits that will help keep us around for those we love. Eat a Healthy Diet “When […]
